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Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
Endoscopic Bleeding ... endoscopy with ... ) - Capsule endoscopy ... #Endoscopic #Bleeding ... #Management #Guidelines
Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO)
Clinical:
 • Sudden, painless, monocular loss of vision 
 • "Blood and
Vein Occlusion (CRVO ... exam Management ... : • Ophthalmology ... #Diagnosis #Clinical ... #Fundoscopy #Ophthalmology
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO)
Clinical:
 • Sudden, painless, complete loss of vision 
 • Pale retina
Artery Occlusion (CRAO ... spot on fovea Management ... • Immediate ophthalmology ... #Diagnosis #Clinical ... #Fundoscopy #Ophthalmology
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
PRE-ENDOSCOPY ... of PUD) PERI-ENDOSCOPY ... anatomy) POST-ENDOSCOPY ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #treatment #endoscopy
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal ... Upper GI Bleeding ... • Start with EGD ... #Summary #Endoscopy ... #diagnosis #management
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology Endoscopy ... mucosa Stricture Management ... laceration in upper Gl endoscopy ... accessories • CAPSULE ENDOSCOPY ... Gastroenterology #Endoscopy
Procedure Risks and Platelet Targets for Transfusion
LOW RISK - Transfuse ≥ 20,000/uL
 • Paracentesis, EGD or
Paracentesis, EGD ... Prophylactic variceal bleeding ... polypectomy, Capsule endoscopy ... Push enteroscopy, Diagnostic ... thresholds #targets #management
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
: Testing The diagnosis ... secondary causes leading ... evaluated with CT, endoscopy ... , or endoscopic ... #diagnosis #management
Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia - ACG Guidelines

Who to suspect?
 • Patients presenting with progressive dysphagia
Diagnosis and Management ... • Patients diagnosed ... • Endoscopy to look ... puckering of the EGJ ... #Diagnosis #Management